Weekend Backpacking Trip

Packing List

This list would be appropriate for a typical short term backpacking trip where you are with a group of people and typically not more than a few hours walking if help were needed. Possibility of fishing along the way.

Tent - One man for adults, two man for boys. 2 boys can share. Screen interior walls not ideal if high wind or snow expected.

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Tick Kit - Includes tweezers, small magnifying glass, small container to store tick in (to take to doctor), and also some medical alcohol wipes.

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Toilet Paper

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Water Bottle - 2 to 3 one quart Nalgene™ bottles work well. 2 usually sufficient if you bring a hydration bladder as well. More in dry areas.

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Zip Lock™ Bags - 3 large for food and garbage

Personal Items

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First Aid Kit (Small) - A small personal kit with blister control items.

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Food - The backpacking dinners "for 2" are usually about the right size for one person.

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Gold Bond Powder - To prevent Chafing *

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Lip Balm

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Pee Bottle (a.k.a. Thunder Jar) (males only) *

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Prescription Medications *

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Search & Rescue Card - If available in your state. Included on some fishing licenses. *

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Tampons/sanitary napkins (females only) *

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Toilet Kit - No deodorant on trail, it attracts bears. Include personal medications.

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Towel (Small) *

Group Gear

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Backpacking Stove - 1 per 2-3 hikers.

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Bear Bag - Waterproof bags are best, and it is not just bears that you worry about.

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Bear Repellent - Always a good idea if Bears frequent the area. *

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Binoculars *

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Bucket (Collapsible) *

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Cooking Pots - 1 per stove.

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Emergency fire starter

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First Aid Kit (Large) - Sometimes one well stocked larger first aid kit is better than each team member packing their own.

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GPS - With extra batteries. (Mark car location!) *

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Insect Repellent - Know what bugs to expect where you are going.

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Lantern (Small) *

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Maps - Not everyone needs a set of maps, but there should be at least two sets in case the group needs to split up for some reason.

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Rain Fly *

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Repair Kit - Include a small multi-tool in kit.

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Rope - 50 feet of parachute cord.

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Shovel (Small) - Small lightweight. 1 or 2 per group. Used in conjunction with toilet paper if permitted in area.

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Stove Fuel - Bring extra if cold temps expected, or you will be melting snow.

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Sunscreen

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Water Bladder (Large ) - Good when water is scarce. 3 quart or larger. *

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Water Purification Tablets *

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Water Purifier - 1 per 2-3 hikers is sufficient.

* Optional ItemPlease Note: This is only a recommended minimum
set of equipment based on the past experiences of many individuals. We do not guarantee
that it is all inclusive or appropriate for the activities you are planning. The
trip leader, and common sense should always dictate the equipment you actually pack.
List generated on
9/15/2019 12:39:31 AM